Smith Statement on Senate Confirmation of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

“Today’s confirmation of Secretary Perdue is great news for Nebraska agriculture,” Smith said. “At my Farm Bill listening sessions last week, Third District producers made it clear they wanted to see Secretary Perdue confirmed as soon as possible so we can hit the ground running on agriculture policy. With his wide range of experience as a farmer, businessman, and governor, Secretary Perdue is well-positioned to lead the USDA in helping create more opportunity for U.S. producers.”

Smith is founder and co-chairman of the Modern Agriculture Caucus.